A PROPOSAL FOR THE FUTURE MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF SEA FISHERIES IN WELSH WATERS
Your views on the consultation are sought and should be sent to the Association or directly to the Welsh Assembly Government (Address above of consultation). In case you sent the comments to the Welsh Assembly could you send us a copy to the Association please.
The full document can be viewed online by clicking on the following link:
Consultation-Future%20Fisheries.docx
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Monday, 18 August 2008
THE ENGLISH INSHORE FLEET-LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
This consultation paper is designed to provide a stable foundation for the under 10 metre fleet, enabling as many fishermen as possible to operate viably and legally. Although it is English consultation, it could have an implication for the value of licenses within devolved administrations.
The full document can be viewed online by clicking on the following link:
English%20inshore%20fleet.pdf
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Thursday, 20 December 2007
FIRST FISHERIES STRATEGY FOR WALES PUBLISHED
Wales's first strategy was launched on Thursday 6 of December by Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones.
The Welsh fishing industry brings around £200m into the Welsh economy and supports about 3,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The draft strategy aims to look at the long –term future of fisheries in Wales, so that the industry can take advantage of opportunities in a sustainable way which does not impact on the environment.
The strategy has identified a number of goals for the fisheries sectors which will service as indicators of the success of the strategy:
• Healthy Fish Stocks-development and management of fisheries at sustainable levels as a part of a healthy and productive ecosystem.
• Positive community role- recognition of fisheries as a positive contribution to the communities in Wales.
• Environment- Fisheries developed and managed in a sustainable way contributing positively to the environmental policies of Wales.
• Partnership Working- to further the partnership working already established between policy makers and those in the industry.
• Economic contribution- Maximising the economic importance and contribution of fisheries to the development of the ‘Wales’ brand on Wales/UK/EU International level.
The Wales Assembly Government intends to publish the responses to this document. Normally, the name and address (or part of the address) of its author are published along with the response, as this gives credibility to the consultation exercise. If you do not wish to be identified as the author of your response, please state this expressly in writing.
Your views on the consultation are sought and should be sent to the Association or to the Fisheries Branch, Environment and Conservation Division of the Welsh Assembly Goverment.
The full document can be viewed online by clicking on the following link:
Fisheries%20strategy.pdf
Members wishing to obtain a full printed copy-please contact the office and we will print it out for you.
Please note that this is the most important document ever published in relation to fishing in Wales
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Department for Food and Agriculture (DeFRA)
DeFRA is the government department responsible for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs representing the interests of farmers and the countryside; the environment and the rural economy; the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink.
Defra’s aim is sustainable development - defined as:
‘development which enables all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life without compromising the quality of life of future generations.’
It is DeFRA who is responsible for the Fisheries Policy, The Marine Environment Policy and the number of consultations we are now seeing regarding the fishing industries. We strongly urge you to keep up to date with all these documents by using the links below.
The Marine Environment and Fisheries –
Here you have access to The Marine and Fisheries Business Plan 2006/7, The Marine Environment Policy and the Fisheries Policy and many other policies affecting your livelihood just click on the link below.
www.defra.gov.uk/marine/index.htm
Consultations
Below you will find a link to DeFRA’s list of current consultations, these are things that will affect the way you go about your daily business directly – the only way you can have your say is to read them, and send your comments to us – we can then ensure your thoughts and feelings are represented at the highest levels.
www.defra.gov.uk/fish/consult/index.htm
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